Comparison

Markflow vs Markdot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Markflow

This app allows you to open and read markdown files from various sources like Files, Mail, and Safari. It supports GitHub-flavored markdown, code syntax highlighting, and diagrams, with an integrated editor and a clean preview mode.

Highlights
  • Open .md, .markdown, .mdown files
  • GitHub-flavored markdown rendering
  • Syntax-highlighted code blocks
  • Mermaid diagram support
  • Markdown editing toolbar
  • Pinch to zoom
  • Export edited files
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The markdown reader you've been missing. Markflow opens .md files from Files, Mail, Safari downloads, or the share sheet and renders them properly. GitHub-flavored markdown, syntax-highlighted code, mermaid diagrams, tables, task lists, and more. Originals are never touched. Edits live in memory until you explicitly Save, Save as New File, or Share a copy. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Open any .md, .markdown, or .mdown file from any app • Read with a clean, native preview • Edit with a markdown toolbar above the keyboard. Bold, italic, headings, lists, links, images, code, quotes, all one tap away. • Pinch to zoom in both Preview and Edit • Export an edited copy via the system share sheet • Tap Create to start a new blank file, or "Welcome to Markflow" for a full feature tour WHAT IT RENDERS • Headings, lists, blockquotes, links, images • Syntax-highlighted code blocks • Mermaid flowcharts and diagrams • GitHub-flavored markdown tables • Task lists with checkboxes • Inline images (absolute URLs) PRIVACY Markflow makes zero network requests and collects zero data. No accounts. No login. No analytics. No tracking. No ads. The renderer is a sandboxed local file with a Content Security Policy that blocks all remote resources. Your files stay on your device. DESIGN Built native with SwiftUI and the Liquid Glass nav bar. Light and dark mode. Adaptive home screen. Stock Apple Human Interface Guidelines throughout. WHO IT'S FOR • Writers who keep notes in markdown • Developers reading READMEs and docs on the go • Anyone who's been emailed a .md and had nowhere to open it • People who want a markdown reader that does one thing well Open source. MIT licensed. github.com/madebysan/markflow

About

Markdot

This app allows you to open, preview, and edit Markdown files, including those generated by AI. It offers rich rendering of various elements and exports to HTML or PDF. Work offline and manage your documents with a file tree.

Highlights
  • Open and preview .md files instantly
  • Rich Markdown rendering (code, tables, diagrams, LaTeX)
  • Switch between preview and editing with split view
  • Automatic table of contents and document search
  • File tree for browsing documents
  • Export to HTML or PDF with customization
  • Offline work and automatic external change detection
Features
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From AI-generated .md files to READMEs, technical docs, and quick notes. Open, preview, and edit Markdown files with Markdot, a lightweight Markdown viewer and editor. Continue working with your preferred AI apps, then export finished documents to HTML or PDF. Read light. Write light. Markdot. - Recommended for: - Anyone who regularly opens and edits AI-generated .md files - Developers working with READMEs, technical documentation, and Markdown notes - Anyone looking for a fast, lightweight tool for Markdown - Anyone looking for a lightweight Markdown viewer and editor - Anyone who wants to continue editing Markdown documents with AI - Anyone who needs to export Markdown files to HTML or PDF - Students and researchers reviewing documents with LaTeX equations - [KEY FEATURES] More than a simple text editor — Markdot renders your Markdown beautifully. ● Open and preview .md files instantly Open .md files received through email, messaging apps, or other apps and view them as clean, formatted documents in Markdot. ● Rich Markdown rendering Render code blocks, tables, Mermaid diagrams, LaTeX equations, chemical formulas, GFM, and more. ● Switch instantly between preview and editing Switch to editing mode without losing your place in the document. In landscape mode, Split View displays the Markdown source and preview side by side with synchronized scrolling. ● Automatic table of contents and document search Automatically generate a table of contents based on document headings. Search within the viewer or editor to quickly find information in long AI-generated documents and technical documentation. ● Browse documents with a file tree View multiple Markdown files in a folder using the file tree. Navigate between folders and open relative links to browse connected project documents, including GitHub repositories and project READMEs. ● Export to HTML or PDF Export finished Markdown documents to HTML or PDF. Customize the page size, margins, fonts, and other PDF settings for reports, assignments, and shared documents. ● Automatically detect external changes Changes made to a file in another app are automatically reflected in Markdot. If you have unsaved edits, Markdot prevents external changes from overwriting your work. ● Work completely offline Open and edit Markdown files stored on your device without an internet connection. No account or cloud sync is required. - [PRIVACY] - Your data is processed locally on your device. Markdot does not upload your documents to its servers or cloud storage, and no account is required. - If you use Agent Connection, your selected document may be shared with the external AI app you choose. [APP PERMISSIONS] - Markdot only requests permission to access the Markdown files you choose to open. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Markflow4 screens
Markdot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Markdot at 18.0 against Markflow's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Markflow ships an update fortnightly, Markdot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Markflow versus Markdot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarkflowMarkdot
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantiago Alonso AlexandreESTsoft corp.

Customer experience

Markflow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Markdot

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Markflow

No in-app purchases

None

Markdot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Markflow free?
Markflow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Markdot free?
Markdot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Markflow or Markdot have ads?
Neither Markflow nor Markdot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Markflow or Markdot?
Markflow ships an update fortnightly, and Markdot every 2 weeks. Most recently, Markflow was updated on September 30, 2026 and Markdot on September 14, 2026.

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